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How long is it supposed to it take for a cold to go away on antibiotics?
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5-7 days: Most colds settle down within 5-7 days with or without antibiotics. In fact antibiotics are not advised for a head cold...So avoid using them because the cold is caused by a virus which is not affected by your use of antibiotics.
Answered 5/11/2013
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